Exchange-traded fund analyst Eric Balchunas said the addition was “all part of the process” of a crypto ETF being listed and traded and a positive sign for SEC approval.
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Tim Draper warns of crypto scams using his AI-synthesized voice
Advancements in AI have made it possible to create deepfake videos and voices in which scammers write the scripts to try and illegally obtain others’ crypto.
UAE emirate launches new free zone for digital assets, Web3 and AI
Ras Al Khaimah, known for its rich cultural sites, is turning to the virtual assets sector to diversify its economy away from traditional avenues such as tourism.
US authorities monitor China-linked Bitcoin miners amid national security concerns: Report
A crypto mining operation near a Microsoft facility that supported the Pentagon was reportedly under scrutiny by U.S. officials.
Ripple’s chief financial officer steps down amid SEC lawsuit
The SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020 for using XRP to raise funds, which the commission claimed was a violation of securities laws.
Ledger lays off 12% of staff, citing ‘macroeconomic headwinds’
The wallet manufacturing firm reportedly had roughly 734 employees at the time of publication, suggesting that roughly 88 people may have lost their jobs.
Valkyrie backtracks on Ether futures contract purchases until ETF launch
Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas speculated the SEC may have applied pressure on Valkyrie to halt purchases of ETH futures contracts until the ETF was officially approved.
Valkyrie will offer exposure to Ether futures as SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF
Some analysts have speculated the SEC will announce decisions or delays on crypto exchange-traded funds before Sept. 30 in anticipation of a U.S. government shutdown.
Crypto exchange Kraken plans move into US stock trading: Report
The firm reportedly acquired a broker-dealer license from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as part of the expansion plan.
How are crypto firms responding to US regulators’ enforcement actions?
Prometheum was purportedly “purpose-built to comply with federal securities laws” and has avoided lawsuits from the SEC when compared with firms like Binance and Coinbase.